HCPL-0370, HCPL-3700, HCPL-3760

Isolated Voltage/Current Detectors

Data Sheet
Lead (Pb) Free
RoHS 6 fully
compliant
RoHS 6 fully compliant options available;
-xxxE denotes a lead-free product

Description Features
The HCPL-0370/3700 and HCPL-3760 are voltage/cur- • Standard (HCPL-0370/3700) and low input current
rent threshold detection optocouplers. The HCPL-3760 is (HCPL‑3760) versions
a low-current version of the HCPL-0370/3700. To obtain • AC or DC input
lower current operation, the HCPL-3760 uses a high-effi-
ciency AlGaAs LED which provides higher light output at • Programmable sense voltage
lower drive currents. The devices utilize threshold sens- • Hysteresis
ing input buffer ICs which permit control of threshold • Logic compatible output
levels over a wide range of input voltages with a single
external resistor. • Thresholds guaranteed over temperature
• Thresholds independent of LED optical parameters
The input buffer incorporates several features: hysteresis
for extra noise immunity and switching immunity, a di- • Recognized under UL 1577 and CSA approved for
ode bridge for easy use with ac input signals, and inter- dielectric withstand proof test voltage of 3750 Vac, 1
nal clamping diodes to protect the buffer and LED from minute
a wide range of over-voltage and over-current transients.
Because threshold sensing is done prior to driving the
Applications
LED, variations in optical coupling from the LED to the • Limit switch sensing
detector will have no effect on the threshold levels. • Low voltage detector
Functional Diagram • AC mains and DC link voltage detection
• Relay contact monitor
AC 1 8 VCC • Relay coil voltage monitor
• Current sensing
DC+ 2 7 NC • Microprocessor interfacing

DC- 3 6 VO

AC 4 5 GND

TRUTH TABLE
(POSITIVE LOGIC)
INPUT OUTPUT
H L
L H

HCPL-3700 Functional Diagram

CAUTION: It is advised that normal static precautions be taken in handling and assembly
of this component to prevent damage and/or degradation which may be induced by ESD.
The HCPL-0370/3700’s input buffer IC has a nominal turn on threshold of 2.5 mA (ITH +) and 3.7 volts (VTH +).
The buffer IC for the HCPL-3760 was redesigned to permit a lower input current. The nominal turn on threshold for the
HCPL-3760 is 1.2 mA (ITH +) and 3.7 volts (V TH +).
The high gain output stage features an open collector output providing both TTL compatible saturation voltages and
CMOS compatible break­down voltages.
By combining several unique functions in a single package, the user is provided with an ideal component for indus-
trial control computer input boards and other applications where a pre­deter­mined input threshold level is desirable.

Ordering Information
HCPL-0370/HCPL-3700/HCPL-3760 is UL Recognized with 3750 Vrms for 1 minute per UL1577 unless otherwise
specified.
Option UL 5000
Part RoHS Non-RoHS Surface Gull Tape Vrms/1 IEC/EN/DIN
number Compliant Compliant Package Mount Wing & Reel Minute EN 60747-5-5 Quantity
HCPL- -000E No option SO-8 X 100 per tube
0370 -500E -500 X X 1500 per reel
-060E NA X X 100 per tube
-560E NA X X X 1500 per reel
HCPL- -000E No option 300 mil 50 per tube
3700 -300E #300 DIP-8 X X 50 per tube
-500E #500 X X X 1000 per reel
-020E -020 X 50 per tube
-320E -320 X X X 50 per tube
-520E -520 X X X X 1000 per reel
-060E NA X 50 per tube
-360E NA X X X 50 per tube
-560E NA X X X X 1000 per reel
HCPL- -000E No option 300 mil 50 per tube
3760 -300E #300 DIP-8 X X 50 per tube
-500E #500 X X X 1000 per reel
-060E NA X 50 per tube
-360E NA X X X 50 per tube
-560E NA X X X X 1000 per reel
Note:
NA = Not available.

To order, choose a part number from the part number column and combine with the desired option from the option
column to form an order entry.
Example 1: HCPL-3760-500E to order product of Gull Wing Surface Mount package in Tape and Reel packaging with
and RoHS compliant.
Example 2: HCPL-3700 to order product of 300 mil DIP package in Tube packaging and non RoHS compliant.
Option datasheets are available. Contact your Avago sales representative or authorized distributor for information.
Remarks: The notation ‘#XXX’ is used for existing products, while (new) products launched since July 15, 2001 and
RoHS compliant will use ‘–XXXE.’

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Schematic

Package Outline Drawings

Standard DIP Package (HCPL-3700/3760)
9.40 (0.370)
9.90 (0.390)

8 7 6 5
TYPE NUMBER 0.20 (0.008)
DATE CODE 6.10 (0.240) 0.33 (0.013)
A XXXX
6.60 (0.260)
YYWW RU 7.36 (0.290)
7.88 (0.310) 5° TYP.
UL
PIN ONE 1 2 3 4 RECOGNITION

1.78 (0.070) MAX.

1.19 (0.047) MAX.

3.56 ± 0.13 4.70 (0.185) MAX. 1 AC VCC 8

(0.140 ± 0.005)
2 DC+ NC 7
0.51 (0.020) MIN.
3 DC- VO 6
2.92 (0.115) MIN.
4 AC GND 5
0.76 (0.030) 0.65 (0.025) MAX.
1.40 (0.056)
2.28 (0.090)
2.80 (0.110) DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES).

NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.25 mm (10 mils) MAX.

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Package Outline Drawings, continued
Gull Wing Surface Mount Option 300 (HCPL-3700/3760)
LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDATION
9.65 ± 0.25
(0.380 ± 0.010) 1.016 (0.040)

8 7 6 5
TYPE NUMBER
DATE CODE
A XXXX 6.350 ± 0.25
10.9 (0.430)
YYWW RU (0.250 ± 0.010)

1 2 3 4
MOLDED

UL 2.0 (0.080)
RECOGNITION 1.27 (0.050)

1.780 9.65 ± 0.25

(0.070) (0.380 ± 0.010)
1.19 MAX.
(0.047) 7.62 ± 0.25
MAX. (0.300 ± 0.010)
0.20 (0.008)
3.56 ± 0.13 0.33 (0.013)
(0.140 ± 0.005)

1.080 ± 0.320 0.635 ± 0.25

(0.043 ± 0.013) (0.025 ± 0.010)
0.635 ± 0.130
2.540 (0.025 ± 0.005) 12° NOM.
(0.100)
BSC

DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).

TOLERANCES (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED): xx.xx = 0.01
xx.xxx = 0.005
LEAD COPLANARITY
MAXIMUM: 0.102 (0.004)

NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.25 mm (10 mils) MAX.

Small Outline SO-8 Package (HCPL-0370)

LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDATION

8 7 6 5
5.994 ± 0.203
(0.236 ± 0.008)
XXX
3.937 ± 0.127 YWW TYPE NUMBER 7.49 (0.295)
(0.155 ± 0.005) (LAST 3 DIGITS)
DATE CODE

PIN ONE 1 2 3 4
1.9 (0.075)
0.406 ± 0.076
(0.016 ± 0.003) 1.270 BSC
(0.050) 0.64 (0.025)

* 5.080 ± 0.127 7° 0.432

45° X
(0.200 ± 0.005) (0.017)

3.175 ± 0.127
(0.125 ± 0.005) 0 ~ 7° 0.228 ± 0.025
1.524
(0.009 ± 0.001)
(0.060)

0.203 ± 0.102
(0.008 ± 0.004)
* TOTAL PACKAGE LENGTH (INCLUSIVE OF MOLD FLASH) 0.305 MIN.
5.207 ± 0.254 (0.205 ± 0.010) (0.012)
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).
LEAD COPLANARITY = 0.10 mm (0.004 INCHES) MAX.

NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.15 mm (6 mils) MAX.

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Solder Reflow Thermal Profile
300
PREHEATING RATE 3¡C + 1¡C/Ð0.5¡C/SEC.
REFLOW HEATING RATE 2.5¡C ± 0.5¡C/SEC. PEAK
PEAK
TEMP.
TEMP.
245¡C
240¡C
PEAK
TEMP.
230¡C
200

TEMPERATURE (¡C)
2.5¡C ± 0.5¡C/SEC.
SOLDERING
30 TIME
160¡C
150¡C SEC. 200¡C
140¡C
30
3¡C + 1¡C/Ð0.5¡C SEC.

100
PREHEATING TIME
150¡C, 90 + 30 SEC. 50 SEC.

TIGHT
ROOM TYPICAL
TEMPERATURE LOOSE

0
0 50 100 150 200 250

TIME (SECONDS)

Note: Non-halide flux should be used.

Recommended Pb-Free IR Profile

TIME WITHIN 5 °C of ACTUAL
PEAK TEMPERATURE
tp
15 SEC.
260 +0/-5 °C
Tp
217 °C
TL
RAMP-UP
TEMPERATURE

3 °C/SEC. MAX. RAMP-DOWN

150 - 200 °C 6 °C/SEC. MAX.
Tsmax
Tsmin
ts tL
PREHEAT 60 to 150 SEC.
60 to 180 SEC.

25
t 25 °C to PEAK
TIME
NOTES:
THE TIME FROM 25 °C to PEAK TEMPERATURE = 8 MINUTES MAX.
Tsmax = 200 °C, Tsmin = 150 °C

Note: Non-halide flux should be used.

Regulatory Information
The HCPL-0370/3700/3760 has been approved by the following organizations:

IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 (with option 060) UL

Maximum Working Insulation Voltage VIORM = 567 Vpeak Recognized under UL 1577, component recognition
for HCPL-0370, and 630 Vpeak for HCPL3700/3760. program, File E55361 (HCPL-0370 pending).
Highest Allowable Overvoltage VIOTM = 6000 Vpeak for CSA
HCPL-0370/3700/3760.
Approved under CSA Component Acceptance Notice
#5, File CA 88324.

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Insulation and Safety Related Specifications
8-Pin DIP
    (300 mil) SO-8
Parameter Symbol Value Value Units Conditions
Min.. External Air Gap L(IO1) 7.1 4.9 mm Measured from input terminals to output
(External Clearance) terminals, hortest distance through air
Min.. External Tracking L(IO2) 7.4 4.8 mm Measured from input terminals to output
Path (External Creepage) terminals, shortest distance path along body
Min.. Internal Plastic 0.08 0.08 mm Through insulation distance, conductor to
Gap (Internal Clearance) conductor, usually the direct distance between
the photoemitter and photodetector inside the
optocoupler cavity
Tracking Resistance CTI 200 200 V DIN IEC 112/VDE 0303 PART 1
(Comparative
Tracking Index)
Isolation Group IIIa Material Group (DIN VDE 0110, 1/89, Table 1)

IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 Insulation Related Characteristics [1] (with option 060)

Description Symbol HCPL-0370 HCPL-3700/3760 Units
Installation classification per DIN VDE 0110/1.89, Table 1
for rated mains voltage ≤ 150 V rms I-IV I-IV
for rated mains voltage ≤ 300 V rms I-IV I-IV
for rated mains voltage ≤ 600 V rms I-III I-III
Climatic Classification 55/85/21 55/85/21
Pollution Degree (DIN VDE 0110/1.89) 2 2
Maximum Working Insulation Voltage VIORM 567 630 V peak
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method b VPR 1063 1181 V peak
VIORM x 1.875 = VPR, 100% Production Test with tm = 1 sec
Partial Discharge < 5 pC
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method a VPR 907 1008 V peak
VIORM x 1.6 = VPR, Type and sample test, tm = 10 sec,
Partial Discharge < 5 pC
Highest Allowable Overvoltage VIOTM 6000 6000 V peak
(Transient Overvoltage, tini = 60 sec)
Safety Limiting Values
(Maximum values allowed in the event of a failure)
Case Temperature TS 150 175 °C
Input Current [2] IS,INPUT 150 230 mA
Output Power [2] PS,OUTPUT 600 600 mW
Insulation Resistance at TS, VIO = 500 V RS 109 109 W
Notes:
1. Insulation characteristics are guaranteed only within the safety maximum ratings, which must be ensured by protective circuits within the
application.
2. Safety-limiting parameters are dependent on case temperature. The Input Current, IS,INPUT, derates linearly above 25°C free-air case temperature
at a rate of 1.2 mA/°C and 1.53 mA/°C for HCPL-0370 and HCPL-3700/3760 respectively; the Output Power, PS,OUTPUT, derates linearly above 25°C
free-air case temperature at a rate of 4.8 mW/°C and 4 mW/°C for HCPL-0370 and HCPL-3700/3760 respectively.

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (No derating required up to 70°C)
Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units Note
Storage Temperature TS -55 125 °C
Operating Temperature TA -40 85 °C
Lead Soldering Cycle Temperature 260 °C 1
Time 10 s
Input Current Average 50 2
Surge IIN 140 mA 2, 3
Transient 500
Input Voltage (Pins 2-3) VIN -0.5 V
Input Power Dissipation HCPL-3700/3760 PIN 230 mW 4
HCPL-0370 172
Total Package Power Dissipation HCPL-3700/3760 PT 305 mW 5
HCPL-0370 275
Output Power Dissipation HCPL-3700/3760 PO 210 mW 6
HCPL-0370 103
Output Current Average IO 30 mA 7
Supply Voltage (Pins 8-5) VCC -0.5 20 V
Output Voltage (Pins 6-5) VO -0.5 20 V
Solder Reflow Temperature Profile    See Package Outline Drawings section

Recommended Operating Conditions

Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units Note
Supply Voltage VCC 2 18 V
Operating Temperature TA 0 70 °C
Operating Frequency f 0 4 kHz 8

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Electrical Specifications
Over Recommended Temperature TA = 0°C to 70°C, Unless Otherwise Specified.
Parameter Sym. Device Min. Typ.[9] Max. Units      Conditions Fig. Note
Input ITH+ HCPL-0370/3700 1.96 2.5 3.11 mA VIN = V TH+; VCC = 4.5 V; 2, 3 14
Threshold HCPL-3760 0.87 1.2 1.56 VO = 0.4 V; IO ≥ 4.2 mA
Current
ITH- HCPL-0370/3700 1.00 1.3 1.62 VIN = V TH-; VCC = 4.5 V;
HCPL-3760 0.43 0.6 0.80 VO = 2.4 V; IOH ≤ 100 µA

Input   DC VTH+ 3.35 3.7 4.05 V VIN = V2 - V3; Pins 1 & 4 Open
Threshold (Pins VCC = 4.5 V; VO = 0.4 V;
Voltage        2, 3) IO ≥ 4.2 mA
        VTH- 2.01 2.6 2.86 V VIN = V2 - V3; Pins 1 & 4 Open
        VCC = 4.5 V; VO = 2.4 V;
IO ≤ 100 µA
AC VTH+ 4.23 4.9 5.50 V VIN = |V1 - V4|; 14, 15
(Pins Pins 2 & 3 Open
1, 4) VCC = 4.5 V; VO = 0.4 V;
IO ≥ 4.2 mA
VTH- 2.87 3.7 4.20 V VIN = |V1 - V4|;
Pins 2 & 3 Open
VCC = 4.5 V; VO = 2.4 V;
IO ≤ 100 µA
Hysteresis IHYS HCPL-0370/3700 1.2 mA IHYS = ITH+ – ITH- 2
HCPL-3760 0.6
VHYS 1.2 V VHYS = V TH+ – V TH-
Input Clamp VIHC1 5.4 6.0 6.6 V VIHC1 = V2 - V3; V3 = GND; 1
Voltage IIN = 10 mA; Pins 1 & 4
Connected to Pin 3
VIHC2 6.1 6.7 7.3 V VIHC2 = |V1 - V4|;
|IIN| = 10 mA;
Pins 2 & 3 Open
VIHC3 12.0 13.4 V VIHC3 = V2 - V3; V3 = GND;
IIN = 15 mA; Pins 1 & 4 Open
VILC -0.76 V VILC = V2 - V3; V3 = GND;
IIN = -10 mA
Input Current IIN HCPL-0370/3700 3.0 3.7 4.4 mA VIN = V2 – V3 = 5.0 V 5
HCPL-3760 1.5 1.8 2.2 Pins 1 & 4 Open

Bridge Diode VD1,2 HCPL-0370/3700 0.59 V IIN = 3 mA

Forward Voltage HCPL-3760 0.51 IIN = 1.5 mA
VD3,4 HCPL-0370/3700 0.74 IIN = 3 mA
HCPL-3760 0.71 IIN = 1.5 mA
Logic Low VOL 0.1 0.4 V VCC = 4.5 V; IOL = 4.2 mA 5 14
Output Voltage
Logic High IOH 100 µA VOH = VCC = 18 V 14
Output Current
Logic Low ICCL HCPL-0370/3700 1.2 4 mA V2 – V3 = 5.0 V; VO = Open; 6
Supply Current HCPL-3760 0.7 3 VCC = 5.0 V
Logic High ICCH 0.002 4 µA VCC = 18 V; VO = Open 4 14
Supply Current
Input CIN 50 pF f = 1 MHz; VIN = 0 V,
Capacitance Pins 2 & 3, Pins 1 & 4 Open

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Switching Specifications
TA = 25°C, VCC = 5.0 V, Unless Otherwise Specified.
Parameter Sym. Device Min. Typ. Max. Units     Test Conditions Fig. Note
Propagation Delay HCPL-0370/3700 4.0
Time to Logic Low tPHL 15.0 µs RL = 4.7 kW, CL = 30 pF 10
at Output HCPL-3760 4.5
7, 10
Propagation Delay HCPL-0370/3700 10.0
Time to Logic High tPLH 40.0 µs RL = 4.7 kW, CL = 30 pF 11
at Output HCPL-3760 8.0

HCPL-0370/3700 20
Output Rise Time tr µs RL = 4.7 kW, CL = 30 pF
(10-90%) HCPL-3760 14
8
HCPL-0370/3700 0.3
Output Fall Time tf µs RL = 4.7 kW, CL = 30 pF
(90-10%) HCPL-3760 0.4
Common Mode IIN = 0 mA, RL = 4.7 kW,
Transient Immunity |CMH| 4000 V/µs VO min = 2.0 V, VCM = 1400 V
at Logic High Output
9, 11 12, 13
Common Mode HCPL-0370/3700 IIN = 3.11 mA RL = 4.7 kW,
Transient Immunity |CML| 600 V/µs VO max = 0.8 V,
at Logic Low Output HCPL-3760 IIN = 1.56 mA VCM = 140 V

Package Characteristics
Over Recommended Temperature TA = 0°C to 70°C, Unless Otherwise Specified.
Parameter Sym. Min. Typ.[9] Max. Units     Conditions Fig. Note
Input-Output Momentary VISO 3750 V rms RH ­50%, t = 1 min; 16,
Withstand Voltage* TA = 25°C 17
Option 020 5000 18
Input-Output Resistance RI-O 1012 W VI-O = 500 Vdc 16
Input-Output Capacitance CI-O 0.6 pF f = 1 MHz; VI-O = 0 Vdc

*The Input-Output Momentary Withstand Voltage is a dielectric voltage rating that should not be interpreted as an input-output continuous volt-
age rating. For the continuous voltage rating refer to the IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 Insulation Characteristics Table (if applicable), your equipment
level safety specification, or Avago Application Note 1074, “Optocoupler Input-Output Endurance Voltage.”

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Notes:
  1.  Measured at a point 1.6 mm below seating plane.
  2.  Current into/out of any single lead.
  3.  Surge input current duration is 3 ms at 120 Hz pulse repetition rate. Transient input current duration is 10 µs at 120 Hz pulse repetition rate.
Note that maximum input power, PIN, must be observed.
  4.  Derate linearly above 70°C free-air temperature at a rate of 4.1 mW/°C (HCPL-3700/3760) and 3.1 mW/°C (HCPL-0370). Maximum input power
dissipation of 230 mW (HCPL-3700/3760) and 172 mW (HCPL-0370) allows an input IC junction temperature of 125°C at an ambient tempera-
ture of TA = 70°C. Excessive PIN and TJ may result in IC chip degradation.
  5.  Derate linearly above 70°C free-air temperature at a rate of 5.4 mW/°C (HCPL-3700/3760) and 5 mW/°C (HCPL-0370).
  6.  Derate linearly above 70°C free-air temperature at a rate of 3.9 mW/°C (HCPL-3700/3760) and 1.9 mW/°C (HCPL-0370). Maximum output
power dissipation of 210 mW (HCPL-3700/3760) and 103 mW (HCPL-0370) allows an output IC junction temperature of 125°C at an ambient
temperature of TA = 70°C.
  7.  Derate linearly above 70°C free-air temperature at a rate of 0.6 mA/°C.
  8.  Maximum operating frequency is defined when output waveform Pin 6 obtains only 90% of VCC with RL = 4.7 kΩ, CL = 30 pF using a 5 V square
wave input signal.
9.  All typical values are at TA = 25°C, VCC = 5.0 V unless otherwise stated.
10. The tPHL propagation delay is measured from the 2.5 V level of the leading edge of a 5.0 V input pulse (1 µs rise time) to the 1.5 V level on the
leading edge of the output pulse (see Figure 10).
11. The tPLH propagation delay is measured from the 2.5 V level of the trailing edge of a 5.0 V input pulse (1 µs fall time) to the 1.5 V level on the
trailing edge of the output pulse (see Figure 10).
12.  Common mode transient immunity in Logic High level is the maximum tolerable (positive) dVCM/dt on the leading edge of the common
mode pulse, VCM, to insure that the output will remain in a Logic High state (i.e., VO > 2.0 V). Common mode transient immunity in Logic Low
level is the maximum tolerable (negative) dVCM/dt on the trailing edge of the common mode pulse signal, VCM, to insure that the output will
remain in a Logic Low state (i.e., VO < 0.8 V). See Figure 11.
13.  In applications where dVCM/dt may exceed 50,000 V/µs (such as static discharge), a series resistor, RCC, should be included to protect the de-
tector IC from destructively high surge currents. The recommended value for RCC is 240 ý per volt of allowable drop in VCC (between Pin 8 and
VCC) with a minimum value of 240 ý.
14.  Logic low output level at Pin 6 occurs under the conditions of VIN ž V TH+ as well as the range of VIN > V TH– once VIN has exceeded V TH+. Logic high
output level at Pin 6 occurs under the conditions of VIN ­V TH- as well as the range of VIN < V TH+ once VIN has decreased below V TH-.
15.  AC voltage is instantaneous voltage.
16. Device considered a two terminal device: Pins 1, 2, 3, 4 connected together, and Pins 5, 6, 7, 8 connected together.
17. In accordance with UL 1577, each optocoupler is proof tested by applying an insulation test voltage ≥ 4500 V rms for 1 second (leakage
detection current limit, Ii-o ≤
­ 5 µA).
18. In accordance with UL 1577, each optocoupler is proof tested by applying an insulation test voltage ≥ 6000 V rms for 1 second (leakage
detection current limit, Ii-o ≤
­ 5 µA). This test is performed before the 100% production test for partial discharge (Method b) shown in the IEC/
EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 Insulation Characteristics Table.

Figure 1. Typical input characteristics, IIN vs. VIN

Input Signal Device TH+ TH– Input Connection
(AC voltage is instantaneous value).
ITH HCPL-0370/3700 2.5 mA 1.3 mA PINS 2, 3 OR 1, 4
HCPL-3760 1.2 mA 0.6 mA
V TH(DC) ALL 3.7 V 2.6 V PINS 2, 3
V TH(AC) ALL 4.9 V 3.7 V PINS 1, 4

Figure 2. Typical transfer characteristics.

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 HCPL-0370/3700 HCPL-3760 100
4.2 3.2

ICCH – HIGH LEVEL SUPPLY CURRENT – µA

4.2 1.6
4.0 3.0 4.0 1.5
10-1 ICCH

ITH – CURRENT THRESHOLD – mA

ITH – CURRENT THRESHOLD – mA

3.8 2.8
VTH – VOLTAGE THRESHOLD – V

3.8 1.4

VTH – VOLTAGE THRESHOLD – V

VTH+
VCC = 18 V ICCH
3.6 VTH+ 2.6 3.6 1.3 VO = OPEN
3.4 2.4 3.4 ITH+ 1.2 IIN = 0 mA
ITH+ 10-2
3.2 2.2 3.2 1.1
3.0 2.0 3.0 1.0
VTH-
2.8 1.8 2.8 0.9 10-3
VTH-
2.6 1.6 2.6 0.8
2.4 1.4 2.4 0.7
ITH-
2.2 ITH- 1.2 2.2 0.6
10-4

2.0 1.0 2.0 0.5

1.8 0.8 1.8 0.4
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 -40 -25 0 25 50 75 85
10-5
-40 -25 0 25 50 75 85
TA – TEMPERATURE – °C TA – TEMPERATURE – °C
TA – TEMPERATURE – °C

Figure 3. Typical DC threshold levels vs. temperature. HCPL-3700 fig 3b Figure 4. Typical high level supply current, ICCH vs.
HCPL-3700 fig 4
temperature.

HCPL-0370/3700 HCPL-3760
4.2 240 2.1 240
VOL – LOW LEVEL OUTPUT VOLTAGE – mV

VOL – LOW LEVEL OUTPUT VOLTAGE – mV

4.0 220 2.0 220
3.8 200 1.9 200
IIN – INPUT CURRENT – mA

IIN – INPUT CURRENT – mA

3.6 180 1.8 180

IIN
IIN
3.4 160 1.7 160
VIN = 5.0 V
(PINS 2, 3) VIN = 5.0 V
3.2 140 1.6 (PINS 2, 3) 140
VCC = 5.0 V
3.0 120 1.5 VCC = 5.0 V 120
2.8 100 1.4 100
VOL VOL
2.6 80 1.3 80
VCC = 5.0 V VCC = 5.0 V
2.4 IOL = 4.2 mA 60 1.2 IOL = 4.2 mA 60
2.2 40 1.1 40
2.0 20 1.0 20
1.8 0 0.9 0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 -40 -25 0 25 50 75 85

TA – TEMPERATURE – °C TA – TEMPERATURE – °C

Figure 5. Typical input current, IIN, and low level output voltage, VOL, vs. temperature.
HCPL-3700 fig 5b

HCPL-0370/3700 HCPL-3760
4.00 3.00
ICCL – LOGIC LOW SUPPLY CURRENT – mA

ICCL – LOGIC LOW SUPPLY CURRENT – mA

3.50
2.50
3.00
2.00
2.50

2.00 1.50

1.50
1.00
1.00
0.50
0.50

0 0
4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0

VCC – SUPPLY VOLTAGE – V VCC – SUPPLY VOLTAGE – V

Figure 6. Typical logic low supply current vs. supply voltage.

HCPL-370 fig 6b

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 HCPL-0370/3700 HCPL-3760
24 24
RL = 4.7 kΩ RL = 4.7 kΩ
22 CL = 30 pF 22 CL = 30 pF
VCC = 5.0 V VCC = 5.0 V
20 20
tp – PROPAGATION DELAY – µs

tp – PROPAGATION DELAY – µs
5.0 V 5.0 V
18 VIN = 1 ms PULSE WIDTH 18
VIN = 1 ms PULSE WIDTH
f = 100 Hz f = 100 Hz
16 tr, tf = 1 µs (10-90%) 16
tPLH tr, tf = 1 µs (10-90%)
14 14 tPLH
12 12
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 tPHL 4 tPHL
2 2
0 0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 -40 -25 0 25 50 75 85

TA – TEMPERATURE – °C TA – TEMPERATURE – °C

Figure 7. Typical propagation delay vs. temperature.

HCPL-3700 fig 7b

HCPL-0370/3700 HCPL-3760
60 600 30 700
RL = 4.7 kΩ
CL = 30 pF
VCC = 5.0 V
50 500 25 600
5.0 V
VIN = 1 ms PULSE WIDTH
f = 100 Hz
tf – FALL TIME – ns

tf – FALL TIME – ns
tr – RISE TIME – µs

tr – RISE TIME – µs

40 tr, tf = 1 µs (10-90%) 400 20 500

30 300 15 tf 400
RL = 4.7 kΩ
tr CL = 30 pF
20 200 10 VCC = 5.0 V 300
5.0 V
tr 1 ms PULSE WIDTH
VIN =
10 tf 100 5 f = 100 Hz 200
tr, tf = 1 µs (10-90%)

0 0 0 100
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 -40 -25 0 25 50 75 85

TA – TEMPERATURE – °C TA – TEMPERATURE – °C

Figure 8. Typical rise, fall times vs. temperature.

HCPL-3700 fig 8b
CM – COMMON MODE TRANSIENT IMMUNITY – V/ µs

5000
VCC = 5.0 V
IIN = 3.11 mA (0370/3700)
IIN = 1.53 mA (3760)
4000 VOL = 0.8 V
RL = 4.7 kΩ
TA = 25 °C

3000

CML VCC = 5.0 V CMH

2000 IIN = 0 mA
VOH = 2.0 V
RL = 4.7 kΩ
TA = 25 °C
1000

500

0
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000

VCM – COMMON MODE TRANSIENT AMPLITUDE – V

Figure 9. Common mode transient immunity

vs. common mode transient amplitude.

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Figure 10. Switching test circuit.

Figure 11. Test circuit for common mode transient immunity and typical waveforms.

Figure 12. Typical external threshold characteristics, V ± vs. RX.

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 For interfacing ac signals to TTL systems, output low
pass filtering can be performed with a pullup resistor of
1.5 kW and 20 µF capacitor. This application requires a
Schmitt trigger gate to avoid slow rise time chatter prob-
lems. For ac input applica­tions, a filter capacitor can be
placed across the dc input terminals for either signal or
transient filtering.
Either ac (Pins 1, 4) or dc (Pins  2, 3) input can be used to
Figure 13. External threshold voltage level selection. determine external threshold levels.
For one specifically selected external threshold voltage
Electrical Considerations level V+ or V-, RX can be determined without use of RP via
The HCPL-0370/3700/3760 optocoup­lers have internal
temperature compen­sated, predictable volt­age and cur- V+ - V TH+
rent threshold points which allow selection of an exter- (-)   (-)
nal resistor, RX, to determine larger external threshold RX = (1)
voltage levels. For a desired external threshold voltage, ITH+
V±, a corre­sponding typical value of RX can be ob­tained    (-)
from Figure 12. Specific calculation of RX can be obtained
from Equation (1). Specification of both V+ and V- voltage For two specifically selected external threshold voltage
threshold levels simul­taneously can be obtained by the levels, V+ and V-, the use of RX and RP will permit this selec-
use of RX and RP as shown in Figure 13 and determined by tion via equations (2), (3) provided the following condi-
Equations (2) and (3). tions are met. If the denominator of equation (2) is posi-
RX can provide over-current transient protection by tive, then
limiting input current during a transient condition.
For monitoring con­tacts of a relay or switch, the HCPL- V+ V TH+ V+ - V TH+ ITH+
0370/3700/3760 in combina­tion with RX and RP can be
≥ and <
used to allow a specific current to be conducted through V- V TH- V- - V TH- ITH-
the contacts for clean­ing purposes (wetting current).
The choice of which input voltage clamp level to choose Conversely, if the denominator of
depends upon the application of this device (see Figure equation (2) is negative, then
1). It is recom­mended that the low clamp condition be
used when possible. V+ V TH+ V+ - V TH+ ITH+

­≤ and >
The low clamp condition in conjunction with the low V- V TH- V- - V TH- ITH-
input current feature will ensure extremely low input
power dissipation.
V TH- (V+) - V TH+ (V-)
In applications where dVCM/dt may be extremely large RX = (2)
(such as static discharge), a series resis­tor, RCC, should ITH+ (V TH-) - ITH- (V TH+)
be con­nected in series with VCC and Pin 8 to pro­­tect the
detector IC from destruc­tively high surge currents. See V TH- (V+) - V TH+ (V-)
Note 13 for deter­mination of RCC. In addi­tion, it is recom­ RP = (3)
mended that a ceramic disc by­pass capacitor of 0.01 µF ITH+(V--V TH-)+ITH-(V TH+-V+)
be placed between Pins 8 and 5 to reduce the effect of
power supply noise.

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